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HOT TopicsSkywalker Holdings Recalls 13-Foot Square TramplinesNews from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Trampolines Recalled by Skywalker Holdings; Enclosure Problems Can Result in Fall Hazard
Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., to Recall Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking BassinetsNews from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets Recalled by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard
Suntech to Recall SunKids Convertible CribsNews from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Evenflo Recalls Envision High ChairsNews from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Evenflo Recalls Envision ™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High ChairsNews from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic ™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Salmonella OutbreakTennesseans are now among the hundreds of individuals sickened by Salmonella in a recent nationwide outbreak. FDA, CDC and state partners have traced the Salmonella outbreak to foods made with peanut butter produced in a plant in Georgia. This plant does not produce peanut butter for consumers. Jars of peanut butter are not part of a national recall. For updated information on the outbreak, including products that have been recalled, click on the U.S. Food and Drug FDA Web Site link below. 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for AmericansThese new guidelines describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. Visit this web site for resources that will complement what you are doing now to encourage people in your community to get the amount of physical activity they need, based on the guidelines and their own goals. Resources include a toolkit for organizations and communities, guidelines for policy makers and health professionals and the advisory committee report. An excellent resource for your clientele, Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults, is also available. Crib RecallsDelta Enterprise Corp., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the voluntary recall of over 1.5 million cribs to replace missing, or faulty safety pegs that can cause entrapment and suffocation hazards. See the links below for more details. Stop Spending LeaksBelow are some tips on how to track your spending and find leaks that can derail your budget during these tough times.
Small Savings Add UpChanging small spending habits can result in large savings in the long run. Here's how:
Can't Pay All Your Bills?If you've had a drop in income and can't pay all your bills, here are some tips for setting priorities and communicating with creditors:
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